Compare Google Maps Platform and QGIS 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Google Maps Platform
Star Rating
(56)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Maps PlatformQGIS
Star Rating
(150)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about QGISGoogle Maps Platform vs QGIS
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Maps Platform easier to use and set up. However, QGIS is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with QGIS overall.
- Reviewers felt that Google Maps Platform meets the needs of their business better than QGIS.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Google Maps Platform is the preferred option.
- When assessing product direction, Google Maps Platform and QGIS received similar ratings from our reviewers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Maps Platform
No pricing availableQGIS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Maps Platform
No trial information availableQGIS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
48
8.5
125
Ease of Use
9.3
53
8.1
125
Ease of Setup
9.1
44
8.7
29
Ease of Admin
8.3
14
8.5
18
Quality of Support
8.9
43
7.4
103
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
12
8.7
20
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
48
8.8
119
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
9.1
17
9.1
52
9.2
16
8.5
51
9.0
16
8.8
52
9.3
18
8.7
52
Map Creation
9.4
19
8.7
46
8.9
14
8.6
46
9.0
14
9.0
52
9.0
16
8.4
44
Analysis
8.9
15
8.9
51
9.2
16
8.4
49
9.3
18
7.8
33
Cartography
10.0
15
Not enough data
9.9
15
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
Analysis
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
Functionality
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Management
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Location Intelligence
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
Transportation
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.7
18
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Maps Platform and QGIS are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
QGIS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Maps Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QGIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
18.5%
Computer Software
7.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Higher Education
5.6%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
57.4%
Civil Engineering
12.0%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Government Administration
9.9%
Research
9.9%
Environmental Services
8.5%
Other
48.6%
Discussions
What is the best way to use
4 Comments
AY
It's best to use when driving it will guide where ever you want to go with an amazing direction arrows. Read more
How secure is the information that am providing?
2 Comments
JP
Hello, regarding your question, it is a very secure application as it has all the security that Google provides for its accounts. However, a person who knows...Read more
What is Google Places used for?
2 Comments
CB
It's used for businesses and organizations to list themselves on the Web.Read more
Can QGIS solve the problem of TAB file and Shape file
1 Comment
IN
Hi Himanshu,
What I generally do for this kind of error is to check with coordinate systems of both TAB & SHP files. When we're using ArcGIS or QGIS, the...Read more
Is Qgis as good as ArcGIS?
1 Comment
SS
Definitely, QGIS is a good software but not as handy as ArcGIS in terms of analysis Tools and Applications.Read more
What is the most stable version of Qgis?
1 Comment
DC
I have been using Version 3.28 for 2 years now,I have found it to be very stable and able to perform all operations that I need.Read more
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